All About Batam Island Transportation – Let’s Explore!

Batam Island Ferry Secrets + Motorcycle Scam Avoidance Guide Revealed! Spot the Blue Bird roof light and Gojek green vests for a hassle-free visa-free island getaway! Planning a vacation? Copy these tips now! ⛴️Transport (Singapore → Batam) 【1】Ferry (Batam Fast Ferry) ✅Features: Frequent departures, skip queues by booking online 💰Price: One-way SGD 28 (~¥150), round-trip discount SGD 50 ⚠️Tips: Route: HarbourFront/Tanah Merah → Batam Center Schedule: Hourly (first ferry 7:00, last ferry 21:00) - Singapore Departure Piers: HarbourFront Centre (SGH): Mainly Batam Fast to Batam Center. Direct MRT access via CC/NE lines. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT): Mainly Bintan Resort Ferries to Nongsapura (northern resort area). Requires taxi/bus. Batam Arrival Piers: Batam Center: Downtown, convenient for transport/currency exchange/shopping, near Nagoya area. Nongsapura: Close to Turi Beach, Nirwana Gardens (northern resorts). 【2】Bintan Resort Ferries ✅Features: Direct to resorts, ideal for golf hotel guests 💰Price: One-way SGD 35 (~¥188) ⚠️Tips: Drop-off: Nongsapura Pier (near Turi Beach Resort) -- 🚕→ City Transport 【1】Blue Bird Taxi ✅Features: Government-regulated metered taxis with Blue Bird logo 💰Price: Pier → downtown ~80,000 IDR (~¥38) ⚠️Tips: Pick-up: Designated zones (avoid touts) Anti-scam: Check for 2025 calibration sticker on meter! Hours: 24/7, 20% surcharge after 22:00 【2】Resort Shuttle ✅Features: Signboard pickup, no communication hassle 💰Price: Free (for stays ≥2 nights) ⚠️Tips: Confirm "Free Port Transfer" when booking -- 🛵Transport Guide 【1】Motorcycle Rental ✅Features: Essential for island freedom 💰Price: 100,000 IDR/day (~¥48) ⚠️Tips: Law: Helmet + int’l license required! Fine: 500,000 IDR for no license. Must-ride route: Barelang Bridge (6-sea-bridge motorcycle path). 【2】Gojek Bike-Hailing ✅Features: Short-trip savior, app-locked prices 💰Price: Base fare 15,000 IDR (~¥7) ⚠️Tips: Payment: Link credit card! Drivers often claim "no cash" to overcharge. Safety: Drivers wear green vests + helmets (govt-certified). 【3】Kijang Minivan ✅Features: Shared rides, family-friendly 💰Price: 50,000 IDR/van (~¥24) ⚠️Tips: Pick-up: Fixed spot at Nagoya Hill Mall entrance Routes: Covers major resorts & Ocarina Beach - 📦Pro Tips 👉Must-Have Apps: Gojek – Ride/food delivery, transparent pricing Blue Bird – Metered taxi booking, anti-scam Google Maps – Offline navigation, gas stations marked 💰Money-Savers: ✅ Ferry + Gojek combo: Pier → hotel <50,000 IDR (~¥24) ✅ Shared Kijang: 4 people = 12,000 IDR/person (~¥6)